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Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
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Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
Car A
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350
The Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 pairs strong performance (299 hp, 5.9 s 0–100 km/h) with five seats and a 520‑liter trunk, making it a premium choice for long trips. Its 9 L/100 km consumption and 75,400 price lean more toward highway comfort than city frugality.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
Car B
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
The Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 blends serious V6 biturbo pace with five-seat practicality and a generous 540 L trunk for premium-minded travelers. It’s quick yet reasonably efficient for its class at 9 L/100 km.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety396 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 54 / 63
City 28 / 29
Budget / value 25 / 40
Road trip 63 / 63
Performance 35 / 36
Cargo 29 / 30
Practical 30 / 41
Premium 64 / 65
Winter 30 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43
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Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz CLS 350

  • 299 hp and 400 Nm deliver confident acceleration and passing power
  • 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s and 250 km/h top speed support relaxed highway cruising
  • 520‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
  • Premium model with a noted safety focus in its class

Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43

  • Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.6 s) backed by a 396‑hp V6 biturbo.
  • Five seats and a 540 L trunk suit road trips and growing families.
  • Signals indicate strong standing for horsepower and safety in its segment.
  • 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz AMG E 43 puts out 396 hp vs 299 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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